The Kern County Energy Summit is happening today, Wednesday November 8, 2017 at DoubleTree by Hilton in Bakersfield. 

Tickets for today's event are $100 each and include breakfast and break snacks. 

The summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Scott Tinker, who is the Director of Bureau and Economic Geology at the University of Texas in Austin.

This year marks the 11th year the Kern Economic Development Corporation brings the Kern County Energy Summit to Bakersfield. 

Attendees will learn how they can profit from the latest resources, tools, and information essential to maximize growth and improve profits, all while reducing their environmental impact. Attendees can also expect to learn about current energy trends, technology and economic impact.